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TWGC 22 (170lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between DJ Strawberry (ranked 3453 p4p, 355 weight class) and Rickard Karstark (ranked 3789 p4p, 0 weight class). Strawberry comes to the cage accompanied by Beastie Boys-Brass Monkey. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; DJ Strawberry! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rickard Karstark!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Strawberry tries for a takedown but Karstark sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Strawberry will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Strawberry is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Karstark's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Strawberry (2) vs (0) Karstark
Strawberry controlling the action here.
Strawberry is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Karstark defends it well.
Karstark trying to control but Strawberry postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karstark is looking for a sweep. Strawberry is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strawberry is working for a kimura but Karstark is defending it quite comfortably.
Strawberry seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strawberry seems to be looking for submissions.
We've been hearing good reports from Strawberry's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Strawberry is trying to work for a kimura but Karstark is defending well.
Strawberry is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Karstark sees it coming and defends easily.
Karstark is trying to control but can't.
Karstark won't allow Strawberry to pass to mount.
Strawberry prevents Karstark from improving his position.
Strawberry is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Karstark wants to control but Strawberry is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Karstark is trying to maintain the position but Strawberry is very close to passing his half guard.
Karstark gets full guard.
Strawberry passes into half guard.
Strawberry is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Karstark is just riding it out for now. Strawberry eventually gives up the hold.
Karstark is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karstark might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Strawberry haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Strawberry wants to free his trapped foot but Karstark is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Strawberry is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karstark tries to get to full guard but Strawberry has control of the leg.
Strawberry trying to advance position but Karstark counters by regaining guard.
Strawberry is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karstark can't keep his opponent in guard - Strawberry advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Strawberry is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Karstark doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Strawberry.
Karstark wants to control but Strawberry is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Strawberry is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Karstark doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Strawberry.
Karstark trying to control but Strawberry postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry is trying to work for a kimura but Karstark is defending well.
Karstark is trying to get back to full guard.
Strawberry wants to pass to mount but Karstark is defending the position.
Strawberry wants to work for an arm triangle but Karstark is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Strawberry is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Karstark has managed to free his arm - good work.
Karstark is in trouble now - Strawberry has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Strawberry (5) vs (0) Karstark
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Karstark is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Strawberry is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Karstark has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Strawberry is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Karstark has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Strawberry looking to secure an arm triangle but Karstark defends it well.
Karstark is in all sorts of trouble here.
Karstark wants to hold on but Strawberry pushes him away.
Karstark defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Strawberry.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry fails to advance to Karstark's back.
Strawberry working for a submission but Karstark is keeping him at bay.
Karstark is looking to get to half guard.
Karstark prevents Strawberry from taking his back.
Strawberry trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Strawberry is looking to work his way around to Karstark's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Strawberry avoids the attempt from Karstark to control.
Strawberry tries to control but Karstark wriggling away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Karstark is trying to escape the mount but Strawberry keeps good control and instead manages to take Karstark's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Strawberry (8) vs (0) Karstark
Strawberry working for a choke but Karstark is defending well.
Strawberry working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Strawberry trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Karstark really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Strawberry's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Strawberry is trying to stick to Karstark's back but Karstark is turning into Strawberry. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Strawberry's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Karstark. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strawberry (8) vs (2) Karstark
Karstark tries to free his leg and advance position but Strawberry is retaining full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Karstark trying to control but Strawberry is working from the bottom.
Karstark sitting in guard, not really doing much.
My spies in Winds of Winter inform me that Karstark has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Strawberry looking for a guillotine here but Karstark defends easily.
Karstark controlling from the top position.
Karstark got a little sloppy there for a moment and Strawberry has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Karstark has managed to get both his arms back between Strawberry's legs - danger averted.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Karstark wants to control from the top but Strawberry keeps moving.
Karstark got a little sloppy there for a moment and Strawberry has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Karstark has managed to get both his arms back between Strawberry's legs - danger averted.
Karstark avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Strawberry working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Karstark doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Karstark manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Karstark trying to control but Strawberry is working from the bottom.
Karstark avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Karstark is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Karstark gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Karstark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Strawberry is keeping the position for now.
Karstark is stalling in the full guard.
Strawberry working a defensive guard here.
Karstark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Karstark trying to control but Strawberry is working from the bottom.
Strawberry escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Karstark gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Karstark doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Karstark manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Karstark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Strawberry is keeping the position for now.
Strawberry looking for a guillotine here but Karstark defends easily.
Strawberry is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Karstark is aware though and is defending well.
Karstark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Strawberry is keeping the position for now.
Strawberry throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Karstark is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Karstark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Karstark controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Karstark avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Strawberry wants to sweep but no luck.
Karstark is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Karstark wants to control from the top but Strawberry keeps moving.
Strawberry has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Karstark can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Karstark is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry wants to sweep here but Karstark controlling him for the moment.
Strawberry working a defensive guard here.
Strawberry keeping moving, preventing Karstark from controlling successfully.
Strawberry is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Karstark looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Karstark avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Strawberry takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
DJ Strawberry opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Cory Dillon (ranked 22195 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Cahill (ranked 8271 p4p, 630 weight class). Cory Dillon has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Cory Dillon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tim Cahill!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cahill has managed to clinch.
Dillon is trying to drag Cahill to the mat but Cahill just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dillon is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dillon is pressed up against the cage. Cahill has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dillon down to the mat. Dillon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dillon rushes Cahill and presses him up against the cage.
Cahill looking for a takedown.
Cory Dillon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Cahill.
Cahill is working for takedown but Dillon is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cahill is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dillon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cahill is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Dillon can't fight it off and eventually Cahill manages to take the fight to the floor. Dillon looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dillon (0) vs (2) Cahill
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillon pulls Cahill in close to prevent any damage.
Dillon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cahill is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cahill trying to control but Dillon is working from the bottom.
Dillon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dillon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dillon's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Cahill trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Dillon manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dillon (2) vs (2) Cahill
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillon looking to pass the guard.
Dillon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dillon trying to control but Cahill is working from the bottom.
Dillon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dillon won't allow Cahill to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cahill not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dillon pushing down on Cahill's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cahill is trying to control but can't.
Dillon wants to pass to mount but Cahill is defending the position.
Dillon is thwarting Cahill's attempts to control the position.
Cahill gets full guard.
Cahill trying to control the position.
Cahill keeping full guard, as Dillon tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillon is working hard here to advance position.
Cahill working for a triangle but Dillon defends it easily.
Dillon wants to control from the top but Cahill keeps moving.
Dillon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cahill lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dillon (2) vs (4) Cahill
Dillon is adopting a defensive guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dillon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cahill pushes down on Dillon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cahill is thwarting Dillon's attempts to control the position.
Cahill is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Dillon reverses the position - he's now on top in Cahill's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dillon (4) vs (4) Cahill
Dillon postures up.
Cahill is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dillon wants to pass the guard but Cahill is keeping the position.
Cahill is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dillon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Cahill keeping full guard, as Dillon tries to pass.
Our spies down at at Brazilian Elite Team inform us that Cahill has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cahill bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dillon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dillon (4) vs (6) Cahill
Dillon is trying to keep Cahill in close.
Dillon keeping moving, preventing Cahill from controlling successfully.
Dillon trying to keep a closed guard but Cahill is proving a slippery customer.
Cahill wants to control from the top but Dillon keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dillon holds on and takes a little breather.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cahill trying to control the position from guard on top but Dillon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cahill not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cahill stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dillon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cahill passes Dillon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cahill trying to control the action but Dillon is working from the bottom.
Dillon tries to get to full guard but Cahill has control of the leg.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cahill trying to control the action but Dillon is working from the bottom.
Dillon wants to improve his position but Cahill is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cahill looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cahill controlling the action here.
Cahill trying to control from half guard but Dillon is working away.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Cahill controlling the pace.
Dillon trying to control here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cahill in particular looking to stall.
Dillon is trying to get back to full guard.
Cahill passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dillon (4) vs (9) Cahill
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dillon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cahill tries to control but Dillon wriggling away.
Dillon regains half guard.
Cahill wants to pass to mount but Dillon is defending the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dillon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cahill is working away from the top position though.
Cahill wants to take a breather but Dillon is having none of it.
Dillon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cahill on the ground.
Well, if Cahill is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dillon trying to control here.
Cahill is trying to control the action in half guard but Dillon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dillon regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dillon keeping moving, preventing Cahill from controlling successfully.
Dillon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cahill slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dillon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dillon keeping moving, preventing Cahill from controlling successfully.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Cahill pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dillon is keeping the position for now.
Cahill passes Dillon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dillon is not content to let Cahill control the position.
Dillon is trying to get back to full guard.
Dillon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dillon tries to get out of the position.
Dillon is staying active underneath Cahill, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dillon manages to get to full guard.
Dillon pulls Cahill in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cahill wins on points by 9 to 4.
The defeated Cory Dillon had this to say: 'I would like a rematch to prove this loss was a fluke!'. |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jeor Mormont (ranked 7303 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alvaro Fernandez De Calderon (ranked 23003 p4p, 0 weight class). Alvaro Fernandez De Calderon has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jeor Mormont! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Alvaro Fernandez De Calderon!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fernandez De Calderon leaves Mormont with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fernandez De Calderon tries to counter with a clinch but Mormont shakes him off and moves away.
Mormont tries for a takedown but Fernandez De Calderon circles away easily
and Fernandez De Calderon counters by moving into the clinch.
Mormont drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fernandez De Calderon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeor Mormont. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mormont drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mormont goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fernandez De Calderon prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernandez De Calderon pulls guard successfully.
Fernandez De Calderon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mormont got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fernandez De Calderon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mormont has managed to get both his arms back between Fernandez De Calderon's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez De Calderon controlling Mormont's posture.
Mormont stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fernandez De Calderon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mormont looking to sit in guard and control but Fernandez De Calderon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mormont (0) vs (2) Fernandez De Calderon
Fernandez De Calderon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mormont trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez De Calderon pushes down on Mormont's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mormont is pressing down on Fernandez De Calderon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fernandez De Calderon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mormont is trying to hold Fernandez De Calderon in close to prevent damage but Fernandez De Calderon has managed to pass into half guard.
Mormont trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez De Calderon trying to mount his opponent but Mormont defends it.
Fernandez De Calderon prevents Mormont from improving his position.
Fernandez De Calderon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mormont is just riding it out for now. Fernandez De Calderon eventually gives up the hold.
Mormont trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mormont (0) vs (5) Fernandez De Calderon
Mormont keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fernandez De Calderon controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez De Calderon avoids the attempt from Mormont to control.
Mormont stops Fernandez De Calderon from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Fernandez De Calderon has control of Mormont's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Mormont regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Fernandez De Calderon controlling the position easily from mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mormont tries to hold on but Fernandez De Calderon pushes him away.
Fernandez De Calderon content just to control the position here.
Mormont is trying to escape the mount.
Fernandez De Calderon looking for a guillotine from mount but Mormont is having none of it.
Fernandez De Calderon moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Mormont (0) vs (8) Fernandez De Calderon
Fernandez De Calderon is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Mormont is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Mormont knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fernandez De Calderon on the ground.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mormont showing good submission defense here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mormont tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Fernandez De Calderon has control of Mormont's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Mormont regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Fernandez De Calderon is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Mormont has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Mormont! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mormont (2) vs (8) Fernandez De Calderon
Fernandez De Calderon is pulling down on Mormont's head. It's preventing any offense from Mormont, at least for the moment.
Mormont really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez De Calderon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mormont's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mormont (2) vs (10) Fernandez De Calderon
Fernandez De Calderon stands and throws Mormont's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mormont (2) vs (13) Fernandez De Calderon
Fernandez De Calderon taking a breather here.
Mormont is looking for a sweep.
Mormont wants to control but Fernandez De Calderon postures up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez De Calderon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mormont, who protects the arm well.
Mormont trying to remain calm as Fernandez De Calderon controls from the top position.
Mormont struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mormont is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Fernandez De Calderon is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mormont (2) vs (15) Fernandez De Calderon
Fernandez De Calderon controlling from the full mount.
Fernandez De Calderon is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Mormont is surviving well by controlling Fernandez De Calderon's body position as best he can.
Fernandez De Calderon controlling the position easily from mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mormont sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Fernandez De Calderon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mormont tries to get to full guard but Fernandez De Calderon has control of the leg.
Fernandez De Calderon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mormont defends it well.
Fernandez De Calderon passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mormont (2) vs (18) Fernandez De Calderon
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez De Calderon is working for a guillotine from mount but Mormont frees his head quite easily.
Fernandez De Calderon jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mormont manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Mormont looks to move to half guard but instead Fernandez De Calderon has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mormont (2) vs (20) Fernandez De Calderon
Fernandez De Calderon is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Mormont is surviving well by controlling Fernandez De Calderon's body position as best he can.
Mormont really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fernandez De Calderon fails to advance to Mormont's back.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mormont defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Fernandez De Calderon.
Fernandez De Calderon controlling his opponent.
Mormont wants to control but Fernandez De Calderon is having none of it.
Mormont is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fernandez De Calderon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Let's hope that Fernandez De Calderon has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mormont prevents Fernandez De Calderon from taking his back.
Fernandez De Calderon prevents Mormont from getting the reversal.
Fernandez De Calderon takes Mormont's back. Score +3 for taking back: Mormont (2) vs (23) Fernandez De Calderon
Mormont tries to roll but Fernandez De Calderon sticks to his back.
Fernandez De Calderon has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Mormont has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Fernandez De Calderon patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Fernandez De Calderon gets his hands free as Mormont looks to control.
Mormont defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez De Calderon is persistently looking for the submission but Mormont is defending it well.
Mormont trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Fernandez De Calderon biding his time, controlling Mormont.
Fernandez De Calderon has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Mormont has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Fernandez De Calderon looking for the choke from the back.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez De Calderon has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Mormont tries to escape the position.
Mormont trying to control the action but Fernandez De Calderon just sinks the hooks in.
Fernandez De Calderon is looking for the choke from the back position but Mormont is controlling his hands well.
Fernandez De Calderon looking to break Mormont's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Mormont remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Fernandez De Calderon will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mormont just trying to survive but Fernandez De Calderon is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Fernandez De Calderon is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Mormont has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Mormont wants to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fernandez De Calderon wins on points by 23 to 2. |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marco Simoes (ranked 7877 p4p, 622 weight class) and Keven Spacey (ranked 6160 p4p, 531 weight class). Keven Spacey is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Marco Simoes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Keven Spacey!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Simoes has managed to clinch.
Simoes is trying to drag Spacey to the mat but Spacey just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Spacey changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Simoes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Simoes tries to clinch there but Spacey circles away.
Simoes wants to clinch but Spacey slips to the side
and Spacey counters with a shoot takedown. Simoes fights it but they end up in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Simoes (0) vs (2) Spacey
Simoes looking for a sweep. Not yet Simoes, not yet.
Simoes throws his legs up looking for a submission but Spacey uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Simoes (0) vs (5) Spacey
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simoes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Simoes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spacey pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simoes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Spacey's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Spacey's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Simoes (4) vs (5) Spacey
Simoes looking for the choke from the back.
Simoes is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Spacey has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Simoes has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Spacey wants to control his opponent's hands but Simoes gets his hands free.
Spacey fending off the submission attempt from Simoes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simoes controlling well, preventing Spacey from escaping the position.
Simoes is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Spacey is defending well though. Simoes let's go of the attempt for now.
Simoes looking for the RNC.
Simoes working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Simoes is breathing heavily.
Simoes working for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spacey can't escape the position.
Simoes looking to break Spacey's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Spacey remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Simoes will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Simoes is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Spacey knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Spacey for a finish.
Spacey trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Simoes has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Simoes is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Spacey defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Simoes could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simoes is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Spacey has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Simoes is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Simoes avoiding Spacey 's attempts to control his hands.
Simoes is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Spacey is defending well though. Simoes let's go of the attempt for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Simoes is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Spacey knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Spacey for a finish.
Spacey defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Simoes's arms.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simoes is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Spacey knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Spacey for a finish.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Simoes is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Spacey is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Simoes gets his way!
Simoes patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Simoes looking for the choke from the back.
Simoes trying to control momentarily.
Simoes tightening his grip on Spacey, looking for the choke.
I really don't envy Spacey right now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Simoes is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Spacey defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Spacey is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Simoes avoiding Spacey 's attempts to control his hands.
Simoes is looking for a rear naked choke here but Spacey reverses the position brilliantly into Simoes's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simoes (4) vs (7) Spacey
Simoes keeping moving, preventing Spacey from controlling successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Simoes is controlling Spacey's posture.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Simoes has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Spacey wants to control from the top but Simoes keeps moving.
Spacey is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Simoes is looking for a triangle but Spacey pushes his legs off easily.
Spacey must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Simoes looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Spacey passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Simoes (4) vs (10) Spacey
Simoes is looking for a sweep.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Simoes tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Spacey presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Simoes (4) vs (12) Spacey
Spacey is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Simoes wants to hold on but Spacey pushes him away.
Simoes reaches up and holds on to Spacey to control the position.
Simoes gets back to half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Simoes is looking to improve his position.
Simoes wants to control but Spacey is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Simoes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Spacey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Simoes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Spacey has managed to get both his arms back between Simoes's legs - danger averted.
Simoes looking to control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Simoes has control of Spacey's left arm, preventing Spacey from doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simoes is trying to control the position but Spacey postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Spacey wins on points by 12 to 4. |
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